Top Tweets for #FluFACT

about 2 years ago

#FluFact: CDC regularly develops candidate vaccine viruses (CVVs) as part of pandemic preparedness activities. These viruses can be used to make vaccines that would protect against new #birdflu viruses if needed. Learn more about CVVs: https://t.co/F7boabzU6x

CDCFlu's tweet photo. #FluFact: CDC regularly develops candidate vaccine viruses (CVVs) as part of pandemic preparedness activities. These viruses can be used to make vaccines that would protect against new #birdflu viruses if needed.

Learn more about CVVs: https://t.co/F7boabzU6x https://t.co/g6HNw48A6p

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over 2 years ago

#FluFact: Flu antiviral medications are prescribed to treat flu illness; they are not a replacement for getting a #FluVax. Annual flu vaccination can reduce your risk of getting sick with flu in the first place. Learn more: https://t.co/55keP4uBmN

CDCFlu's tweet photo. #FluFact: Flu antiviral medications are prescribed to treat flu illness; they are not a replacement for getting a #FluVax. Annual flu vaccination can reduce your risk of getting sick with flu in the first place. Learn more: https://t.co/55keP4uBmN https://t.co/TXoPv2XlPR

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Ohio Dept of Health @OHdeptofhealth

over 2 years ago

#FluFact: Did you know it is safe for pregnant people to get a #flu shot? CDC & FDA monitor the safety of flu vaccines in pregnant people. A full list of studies conducted by CDC on flu shots given during pregnancy can be found here: https://t.co/1w2jbJuS8u

CDCFlu's tweet photo. #FluFact: Did you know it is safe for pregnant people to get a #flu shot? CDC & FDA monitor the safety of flu vaccines in pregnant people. A full list of studies conducted by CDC on flu shots given during pregnancy can be found here: https://t.co/1w2jbJuS8u https://t.co/v04GnlADT7

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almost 3 years ago

#FluFact: Everyone 6 months and older can and should get a #flushot. This will help prevent serious illness this fall and winter!

OHdeptofhealth's tweet photo. #FluFact: Everyone 6 months and older can and should get a #flushot. This will help prevent serious illness this fall and winter! https://t.co/afcT2UT3uP

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact: Did you know #flu viruses are constantly changing? In fact, flu viruses are among the fastest changing viruses known. That’s why it’s important to get a #FluVax annually. Learn more here: https://t.co/RP1E6NqMp3

CDCFlu's tweet photo. #FluFact: Did you know #flu viruses are constantly changing? In fact, flu viruses are among the fastest changing viruses known. That’s why it’s important to get a #FluVax annually. Learn more here: https://t.co/RP1E6NqMp3 https://t.co/5vkGNGPm9r

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact: Flu antiviral medications are not a replacement for #flu vaccine. #Antivirals can be used to treat flu after you get sick, but a flu vaccine can help prevent you from getting flu and its potentially serious complications. Learn more: https://t.co/55keP4v9cl

CDCFlu's tweet photo. #FluFact: Flu antiviral medications are not a replacement for #flu vaccine.

#Antivirals can be used to treat flu after you get sick, but a flu vaccine can help prevent you from getting flu and its potentially serious complications.

Learn more: https://t.co/55keP4v9cl https://t.co/NtOnj5dEJ7

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact: Children younger than 5 years, and especially those younger than 2 years, are at higher risk of developing serious #flu complications. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual #FluVax as the best defense against flu. More here: https://t.co/GUmFCEIgEH

CDCFlu's tweet photo. #FluFact: Children younger than 5 years, and especially those younger than 2 years, are at higher risk of developing serious #flu complications. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual #FluVax as the best defense against flu. More here: https://t.co/GUmFCEIgEH https://t.co/XUBQyrFBka

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - Although all children younger than 5 years old are considered at higher risk for complications from flu, the highest risk is for those younger than 2 years old, with the highest hospitalizations and complications such as pneumonia. Call (209) 722-GVHC (4842)

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - Although all children younger than 5 years old are considered at higher risk for complications from flu, the highest risk is for those younger than 2 years old, with the highest hospitalizations and complications such as pneumonia.

Call (209) 722-GVHC (4842) https://t.co/dcAWTFM96x

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu or COVID-19 complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209)722-GVHC (4842)

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu or COVID-19 complications that can result in hospitalization or even death.

To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209)722-GVHC (4842) https://t.co/I337fy8eh1

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact: Flu antiviral medications are not a replacement for #flu vaccine. #Antivirals can be used to treat flu after you get sick, but flu vaccine can help prevent you from getting flu in the first place. Learn more: https://t.co/55keP4uBmN

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - The flu and COVID-19 vaccine work! The flu vaccine reduces the risk of getting the flu, and even if you get the flu after being vaccinated, it can make your symptoms less severe. The same goes with COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule call (209) 722-GVHC

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - The flu and COVID-19 vaccine work!

The flu vaccine reduces the risk of getting the flu, and even if you get the flu after being vaccinated, it can make your symptoms less severe. The same goes with COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine.

To schedule call (209) 722-GVHC https://t.co/PfOQ9yW5Y8

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SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital @SSMHealthSaints

over 3 years ago

#FluFact - Adults aren’t the only ones who need the flu and COVID-19 vaccine! Every child 6 months and older should be vaccinated. To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209) 722-GVHC (4842)

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - Adults aren’t the only ones who need the flu and COVID-19 vaccine!

Every child 6 months and older should be vaccinated.

To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209) 722-GVHC (4842) https://t.co/G0Gz6Mfvnh

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact: Sudden and serious heart complications are common for patients who get sick with the flu. #FightFlu and avoid the complications by getting your annual flu shot.

SSMHealthSaints's tweet photo. #FluFact: Sudden and serious heart complications are common for patients who get sick with the flu. #FightFlu and avoid the complications by getting your annual flu shot. https://t.co/e0yZPuyzKZ

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccinations are safe for children! The flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine are safe and can be life-saving for children 6 months or older. To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209) 722-GVHC (4842)

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccinations are safe for children!

The flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine are safe and can be life-saving for children 6 months or older.

To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209) 722-GVHC (4842) https://t.co/33h8TTbFvl

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - You can get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time! You can get both illnesses at the same time, which can lead to being seriously ill and life-threatening. To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209) 722-GVHC (4842)

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - You can get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time!

You can get both illnesses at the same time, which can lead to being seriously ill and life-threatening.

To schedule a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine, give us a call at (209) 722-GVHC (4842) https://t.co/omWqJITS0n

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - It is safe to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at the same time? No waiting period is needed between the two vaccinations, so it’s safe to get your flu shot even if you just got a COVID-19 vaccination or booster. To schedule an appt call (209)722-GVHC (4842)

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - It is safe to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at the same time?

No waiting period is needed between the two vaccinations, so it’s safe to get your flu shot even if you just got a COVID-19 vaccination or booster.

To schedule an appt call (209)722-GVHC (4842) https://t.co/gm6DBSafuI

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - When you’re pregnant, your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine counts for 2. Not only does a flu shot & COVID-19 vaccine reduce your risk of being hospitalized, but protects your baby for several months after birth – when they’re too young to be vaccinated. (209) 722-GVHC

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - When you’re pregnant, your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine counts for 2.

Not only does a flu shot & COVID-19 vaccine reduce your risk of being hospitalized, but protects your baby for several months after birth – when they’re too young to be vaccinated.

(209) 722-GVHC https://t.co/uVlpRvauEZ

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over 3 years ago

#FluFact - Getting the flu shot each year is your best defense against the flu. Flu viruses change, and each year’s flu vaccine is created to fight the latest strain. The immunity from a flu shot only lasts about a year. (209) 722-GVHC (4842)

GVHC_health's tweet photo. #FluFact - Getting the flu shot each year is your best defense against the flu.

Flu viruses change, and each year’s flu vaccine is created to fight the latest strain. The immunity from a flu shot only lasts about a year.

(209) 722-GVHC (4842) https://t.co/1uuwGOxGoA

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